The Hebron Governorate in the occupied West Bank faces an acute displacement crisis following Israeli military operations launched on October 23, 2026. Reports through October 28 detail forced evacuations, neighborhood closures, and property damage in the Deir Bahha and Al-Jilda areas. According to WAFA figures cited by the ACT Alliance, nearly 3,971 Palestinians from 619 families have been displaced. The lockdown restricts access to homes, healthcare, and education. The outlet describes a worsening humanitarian emergency marked by settler violence and movement restrictions across the region.
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The ACT Jordan Forum strongly condemned a violent attack on an Orthodox church in a village in the Karak region of Jordan. The incident occurred during a funeral prayer and was described as a cowardly act of terrorism. The group denounced the targeting of innocent people and houses of worship, emphasizing that such violence violates human dignity and fundamental rights. The ACT Jordan Forum called on the Jordanian state to hold perpetrators accountable and bring them to justice. Additionally, the organization urged the promotion of interfaith tolerance and education to counter extremist ideologies, while expressing condolences to the victims' families.
The ACT Palestine Forum warns of escalating settler violence and displacement in the Occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem. The group highlights threats to Al-Taybeh, a Palestinian Christian village, where Father Bashar Fawadleh reports increased fear among residents. According to UN OCHA data cited in the statement, over 3,200 Palestinians were displaced in 2026 due to such attacks. The organization calls on governments and faith-based groups to protect civilians, hold perpetrators accountable, and uphold international law to prevent further forced displacement.
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